What is the small curved "blade"?

Well, my iPad is not pasting the image correctly. I can't seem to fix it. I'll try again when I get home.
 
supratentorial said:
Yes. Queen still uses something similar on the 99 pattern.
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A picture, for context.

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Got this knife for $1. Scales appear to be ebony. We'll see how well it cleans up. I love knives with one blade plus a screw driver/bottle opener. I have no idea why...

Edit: after cleaning the knife the scales are plastic, not ebony. What I thought was grain was actually some fine scratches. Still worth a dollar!

No maker's mark on the blade, just a patent number.
 
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For $1 it's worth a shot to see if it can be cleaned up! It looks like there is a stamp on the main blade, or it that just gunk?
 
The main blade is just stained. It is stamped at the base. When I get home I'll use a magnifying glass to read the actual patent number. I'm at my mom's for a few days.
 
I have owned a couple of those, but never tried one on a can. Wonder how they work??
Scary looking technology!!!:eek:
 
I think you might be able to sharpen them, but if it hasn't been hardened, I wouldn't.
Thanks, Neal
 
I would think it works alright.
Just hook/wedge the point on the back side of the spine/flat section under the inside of the cans lid fold and press the knife handle down.

The curved shape will add gradual pressure allowing you to release any built up pressure with a controlled rupture/breach, while allowing you to do this with cold, wet, or potentially even an injured hand. Well, as long as you can get the blade open that is...

Please keep in mind, this is speculation based upon the design and limited amount of possible ways to utilize the tool. Due to this, I hope someone that has hands in experience can weigh in.
 
It sure looks like a pretty tricky tool to use. It is strange that there is a current fashion to revive old designs that tear the edges out, which has always been a bad idea. When Michael Mirando designed the first really safe and simple can opener blade to turn the edges inward (US patent #2391732) during WWII, it was considered essential to the war effort due to the high number of injuries caused by earlier designs.
 
I enjoy using old school tools. But I'm happy to use a modern (manual) can opener. The kind with big handles and plenty of leverage.

I did use the bottle opener, on a Lena Brewing Company IPA. It worked great!
 
LOL, I use the can opener on a knife only when I have to. The bottle opener does tend to get preferential treatment.
 
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